“deficit” Charts
America the Broke: Owned by Others »
Because we have ignored balancing our budgets over the past few decades the public holds 11.5 trillion dollars of debt.…
What's The Biggest Problem Facing the Nation? »
Are Americans unable to come together to decide on a single top problem facing the nation, or are there simply…
Spend It Or Lose It »
What happens when federal government agencies that spend all their money are rewarded with bigger budgets? This chart breaks down…
Our Federal #Budget On The Cutting Room Floor ... Or Is It? »
When it comes to the federal budget deficit, Americans hold some contradictory views. The majority of the public believes that…
Danger on the Third Rail »
For far too long politicians have considered entitlement spending to be the third-rail of politics: touch it, and your future…
The Dark Side of Overspending »
There’s a saying that goes, “shoot for the moon – even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.” Unfortunately…
The Trouble With Social Security »
Social Security is failing, and it is in serious need of reform. Since around 2010, the cost of the program…
Battle of the Budgets: Ryan vs. Obama »
Rep. Paul Ryan’s budget for the next ten years presents a vastly different picture than President Obama’s. Ryan’s budget would…
The Federal Pay Advantage »
Compensation of federal employees has risen faster than compensation of private-sector employees during the last decade. Federal worker compensation averaged…
Two Ways To Look At America's Trade Deficit »
America's growing trade deficit has become a big issue this election cycle. A recent poll found that more than half…
How Should America Reduce Its Deficit? »
When it comes to trimming down the federal budget deficit, Americans heavily favor spending cuts over tax increases. Nearly three…
Do Americans Actually Want to Reduce Government Spending? »
70% of Americans feel it is essential that the federal budget deficit be reduced-- with 73% believing this should be…
The Bleak Future Of Social Security »
Social Security is in dire need of reform. Running a severe cash flow deficit, its economic outlook is bleak to…
US Trade Surplus or Deficit as a Share of GDP »
This chart shows the nominal U.S. trade deficit as share of GDP. These data are taken from the National Income…
What is more important? »
In total, the majority of Americans believe keeping spending for the poor and needy at current levels is most important.…
Our Debt »
Getting back on the path to fiscal responsibility should be a top priority for lawmakers debating the debt ceiling and…
Yes, the Federal Deficit is Shrinking. Dramatically. »
According to a new poll, 54 percent of the public disapproves of Barack Obama's handling of the deficit. And yet,…
Why Are We Raising the Debt Ceiling? »
Check out our infographic from May 2013. A drink limit at a party prevents dangerous driving, and a debt limit…
Revenues Have Rarely Been High Enough to Cover Outlays »
Federal Outlays vs. Federal Revenues, as a Percentage of GDP, 1973-2012
Key Issues Where Americans Trust Republicans »
New polling shows Republican trust ratings have risen on some key issues. However the news isn't all good for the…
Watch the U.S. Deficit Fall By Nearly 50% From 2009-2013 »
The deficit data used for this chart was adjusted for inflation. Regardless of how large or small people have perceived…
